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The US Oncology Network
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,271 / year median in Illinois
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Medical Assistant -
Certified Nursing Assistant Required Elgin, IL Full-Time Monday-Friday Hourly Rate:
$19.00-$21.00Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401(k); Healthcare Savings Account; Generous PTO Package; Health and Wellness Perks Program Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician's schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.- Provide collaborative nursing support.
- Maintain efficient patient flow.
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
- Administer appropriate injections.
- Take vitals.
- Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
- Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
- Other duties as requested or assigned.